With its distinct
taste when brewed, the kapeng barako (Batangas coffee)
has amazed both local and foreign palate. Locally grown
in the fertile lands of Batangas, the kapeng barako
has become one of the most popular things associated
with the province. But aside from coffee, the province
of Batangas is home to some of the best beaches and
resorts in the country these natural wonders can be
found in the towns of Nasugbu and Anilao. Also, Batangas
is the cradle of Philippine heroes and nationalists
such as Apolinario Mabini and former president Jose
P. Laurel.

Taal Lake
and Volcano
This volcano within an islet within a lake within a
crater within a volcano is said to be the smallest in
the world.

Balisong
The balisong is a handmade fan knife or butterfly knife
made by local blacksmiths. Although its origins are
vague, this local utility weapon has received recognition
by appearing in local and international movies.

Mt. Maculot
It is one of the highest and most prominent mountains
in the province. The mountain is said to be the last
stronghold of the Japanese forces during the World War
II.

Beaches, Resorts,
and Dive sites
Due to its wide shoreline, Batangas boast of several
beaches, resorts and dive sites.

Parada ng
Lechon
Held every June, several lechons, or roast suckling
pigs are paraded throughout the town of Balayan. These
mouthwatering native delicacies are dressed in accordance
to the theme of the fiesta

Museo ng
Batangas at Aklatang Panlalawigan
Location: Batangas City, Batangas
This museum and library rolled into one houses several
artifacts and memorabilia of the history of Batangas
and its rich cultural heritage. It was created by Executive
Order no. 30-93 signed by then Batangas Governor Vicente
A. Mayo on March 3, 1993.

Casa de
Segunda Katigbak
Location: 198 Calle Real, Lipa City, Batangas
This is the ancestral house of Segunda Katigbak and
her family. Segunda is known as the first love of Dr.
Jose P. Rizal. The ancestral house has been transformed
into a museum.

Ilagan Ancestral
House
Location: Marcela Agoncillo St., Taal, Batangas
Still used by the descendants as their residence, this
ancestral house is only open upon special arrangement
with then owners.

Historical

Apolinario
Mabini Shrine
Location: Tanauan, Batangas
Born in Barangay Talaga in Tanauan, Batangas, the “Sublime
Paralytic", and “Brains of the Revolution”
wrote the first constitution of the Philippines and
in Asia. The shrine houses some of his prized possessions
and works.

General Malvar
Museum and Library
Location: Gen. Malvar St., Sto. Tomas, Batangas
Gen. Miguel Malvar is known as the last Filipino General
who surrendered to the American forces in April 13,
1902. Among the items inside the museum are his personal
items and books he read.

Nasugbu Landing
Memorial
Location: Nasugbu, Batangas
Like the Leyte Landing Monument, the bronze memorial
replicates the arrival of Gen. Douglas Macarthur and
the rest of the Liberation forces during World War II.

Marcela Agoncillo
Historical Landmark
Location: Marcela Agoncillo St., Taal, Batangas
This is the birthplace of Marcela N. Agoncillo, the
maker of the first official Filipino Flag. The other
flags of the country are displayed here as well.

Leon Apacible
Historical Landmark
Location: Marcela Agoncillo St., Taal, Batangas
Tour Days: Monday – Saturday
Tour Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Entrance Fee: Free
This was originally the ancestral home of Don Leon and
his wife, Doña Matilde Apacible. Here, visitors
can find antique items used by the family including
an 18th century old chandelier and the abaniko (fan)
used by Doña Matilde during the wake of her husband.

Batangas
Memorial Foundation Museum and Library
Location: V. Ilustre Street, Taal, Batangas
This 18th century house underwent two major renovations
in 1870 and 1940, before it attained its present form.

Jose P. Laurel
Monument
Location: Sto. Tomas, Batangas
This 6-foot tall bronze statue was unveiled during the
85th birth anniversary of President Laurel in 1976.
The unveiling was attended by former President Ferdinand
Marcos and First Lady Imelda Marcos.

Jose P.
Laurel Memorial Library
Location: A. Mabini Ave., Tanauan City, Batangas
Library Hours: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Entrance Fee: Free
This personal property of late President Laurel was
donated to the Philippine government to be converted
to a public library. The library has a wide collection
of book, including Laurel's works.

Hamilo Cove
Wreck
Location: Nasugbu, Batangas
The wreck is a Japanese freighter that sunk during the
liberation of the Philippines by the US Forces in 1945.
Batfish, stonefish and lion fish are a common site at
the wreckage.

Pastor House
Location: Tirona St., Batangas City, Batangas
William Howard Taft who served as governor general during
the American occupation almost died in this due due
to an assassination attempt by an unknown sniper. To
this day, the bullet is still embedded in one of the
doors of the house.

Natural

Taal Lake
and Volcano
Location: Taal, Batangas
Found in the crater of an extinct volcano, Taal Volcano
is considered the smallest volcano in the world. The
volcano is situated on an 8.8-kilometer islet and surrounded
by a 27-kilometer-long lake.

Mount Maculot
Location: Cuenca, Batangas
The mountain once served as the last stronghold of the
Japanese forces during World War II. Evidence of this
battle are found inside the tunnels built the Japanese
during the war. Now, Mt. Maculot has become a favorite
destination for hikers an trekkers.

Matabungkay
Beach
Location: Lian, Batangas
This two-kilometer white sand beach faces the South
China Sea. Swimming, boating, yachting, fishing and
skin diving are some of the most commonly enjoyed activities
in the area.

Submarine
Garden
Location: Lobo, Batangas
It is called a submarine garden because corals near
the shore can be clearly seen during early morning when
the water is clear and the tide is low.

Hugon Beach
Location: Brgy. Hugon, San Juan, Batangas
The stretch of the sea floor is covered with white sand
and smooth rocks. Snorkeling is advised when visiting
the area.

Munting Buhagin
Beach
Location: Nasugbu, Batangas
This small cove has become a favorite haunt with locals
and tourists,and offers water enthusiasts with a fine
stretch of powdery white sand beach fringed with foamy
blue water

Natipunan
Beach
Location: Nasugbu, Batangas
Natipuan Beach bears a resemblance to Munting Buhangin,with
off-shore sands and refreshing waters. It is located
in another cove which is similarly accessible.

Sombrero
Island
Location: Anilao, Batangas
Resembling a hat, the shoreline extends long way underwater.
Gorgonians, black coral, shells, turtles, rays, grunts,
jacks, snappers, and a great variety of soft corals
are scattered all over the place. Currents are normally
strong during the full moon.

Bulalacao
Falls
Location: Brgy. Bulaklakan, Lipa City, Batangas
IT is composed of three falls enclosed in a canyon,
the highest of which is about 10 feet high with water
coming out of the mouth of a small cave.

Calijon Falls
Location: Brgy. Calijon, Malvar, Batangas
The attraction consists of two major falls and two smaller
ones. One of the bigger falls is about ten feet high
with a great volume clear water gushing down to a shallow
pool, while the other one (also about ten feet high)
braces the rock where the water flows look like a bridal
gown.

Tingga Falls
Location: Batangas City, Batangas
The falls is about 30 feet high with a pool made into
a swimming area at its base. It is semi-developed with
concrete steps built for access.

Ilijan Falls
Location: Batangas City, Batangas
Ilijan is a unique waterfalls with water coming from
a big spring at the top of a mountain gracefully flowing
from one bowl to another. It has seven huge stone bowls
carved naturally out of the mountainsides and beautifully
arranged like a fl flight of stairs.

Religious

Basilica of
San Martin de Tours (Taal Basillica)
Location: Taal, Batangas
Built in 1575 by Father Diego Espina, the church was
originally situated in San Nicholas but was moved to
Taal when the former was destroyed by a volcanic eruption
in 1754. It was rebuilt at is present site in 1755 but
was badly damaged after an earthquake in 1849. Construction
of the present church, measuring at 96 meters long and
45 meters wide, started in 1856. The tabernacle is made
of silver and its facade is similar to the St. Peter's
Basilica in Rome.

Sta. Lucia
Wells
Location: Taal, Batangas
Found near the Flight of Steps, the twin wells used
to be a brook where, according to stories, the Virgin
of Caysasay performed her miracles. The locals built
a church in the area but was destroyed by an earthquake
which caused the church to sink. The only evident portion
of the structure is its facade.

Transfiguration
Chapel (Caleruega Chapel)
Location: Brgy. Kaylaway, Nasugbu, Batangas
The chapel is a replica of the Transfiguration Chapel
in Caleruega, Spain. The seal of the Dominican Province
of the Philippines is depicted in stained glass in the
upper portion of the chapel’s façade. The
main altar is a carved tree trunk representing the “stem
of Jesse,” mentioned in the Book of the Prophet
Isaiah.

Church of
Our Lady of Caysasay
Location: Taal, Batangas
It houses the miraculous Our Lady of Caysasay that was
found by a fisherman at sea. Documented accounts states
that the Virgin Mary herself wanted her image to stay
in Caysasay, where it was first found. Aside from the
image of the Our Lady, other artifacts in the church
include a carved holy water receptacle and Baroque motifs
that are well preserved.

Church of
San Jose
Location: San Jose, Batangas
Built in 1812, the church has a large one-aisle interior
and is remarkable for its restored main altar, ceiling
frescoes, and flowery capital on the columns. The church
is an interpretation of Baroque architecture in the
Philippines, and combines this with the neo-classical
lines of the adjacent convent.

Church of
the Immaculate Conception
Location: Bauan, Batangas
The altar has a tri-centered arch, with a niche containing
the statue of the Virgin Mary. The façade of
the church features both geometric and circular forms.
It has a bell tower, which is hexagonal, and rests on
a base decorated with coupled columns.

San Sebastian
Cathedral (Lipa Cathedral)
Location: Lipa City, Batangas
Built in 1865, it went massive reconstruction when it
was damaged during World War II. The domes of the church
and the bell tower have intricate moldings and arched
stained-glass windows. The church also features a winding
stairway to the choir loft.

Carmelite
Convent of Lipa
Location: Lipa City, Batangas
The convent of the contemplative order of Our Lady of
Mt. Carmel was the site of several apparitions and miraculous
events brought about by the Virgin Mary from 1948 –
1991. The most notable miracle happened in January 24,
1991 when rose petals fell from the sky. Few days later
six children who were playing on the convent grounds
saw the image of the Virgin Mary come to life.

Man-Made

Punta de
Santiago Lighthouse (Cape Santiago)
Location:Calatagan, Batangas
This lighthouse, built in 1890, is one of the oldest
and still operational lighthouse in the province. It
was named after Don Santiago Zobel who donated the property
to the government for the construction of the lighthouse.
It is made from brick and mortar.

Flight of
Steps
Location: Taal, Batangas
This 123-marble steps connects the Taal Cathedral and
the Chapel of Our Lady of Caysasay.

Festivals

Parada ng
Lechon
Place: Balayan, Batangas
Date: June 24
Celebrated in honor of St. John the Baptist, several
lechons, or roast suckling pigs are paraded throughout
the town dressed in unique clothing based from the theme
of the festival. Water dousing commence after the parade.

Tapusan Festival
Place: Alitagtag, Batangas
Date: May 31
The festival venerates the Holy Cross through a special
procession where the Cross, along with Marian images
are mounted on gaily decorated floats and are paraded
throughout the town.

Subli-an
sa Batangas
Place: Batangas City, Batangas
Date: July 23
The festival is celebrated with the Foundation day of
the city. It highlights the Subli, an indigenous dance
of the Batanguenos.

Tinapay Festival
Place: Cuenca, Batangas
Date: February 7 - 13
The Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage is being honored
for abundant living and thanksgiving. With the flourishing
industry of bread making, locals showcase breads of
varying shapes and sizes and parade their work throughout
town.

Anihan Festival
Place: Lobo, Batangas
Date: September 24 - 29
The fiesta serves as the town's thanksgiving for the
bountiful harvest for the year. During the event, locals
dress up in colorful costumes inspired by local produce
such as sugar apple (atis), tamarind, rice, buli fabrics,
seashells, corn kernels and dried tree bark, among others.
The festival is also in honor of the town's patron saint,
Saint Michael Archangel.

Coffee Festival
Place: Lipa City, Batangas
Date: December 11 - 16
The festival was created to honor the city of Lipa as
the 'Coffee Granary of the Philippines”. The event
features trade fair, market bazaar, traditional "Karera
ng Tiburin" race, Barako ng Bayan contest and parlor
games.

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